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Barney Frank: “A disastrous effect on the American economy would also have a negative effect on the President's chances for reelection.”

On the recordMarch 19, 2012
A disastrous effect on the American economy would also have a negative effect on the President's chances for reelection.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank links economic downturn to potential negative impacts on the President's reelection.

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